Merced County property record for 428 S West Ave, Merced, CA 95341
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,343 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.525 acres (22,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $773 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 059-240-013-000 |
| Primary APN | 059-240-013-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,343 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,343 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 22,850 sqft (0.525 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 219 sqft |
| Patio Area | 219 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 059-240-013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 428 S WEST AVE |
| City | MERCED |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95341-6433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | HART COL POR LOT 50 36/7/13 |
| Legal Subdivision | HART COL |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCED CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1603 |
428 S West Ave is held in a trust since August 2016.
Source: Merced County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2188 BROOKDALE DR, MERCED, CA 95340-1754 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027044 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 428 S West Ave was $773.
Source: Merced County assessment roll, as of August 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Merced County |
| Elementary School District | Merced City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Merced Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $69,596 (+2%) Land $28,881 Building $40,715 | |
| 2025 | $773.00 | $68,232 Land $28,315 Building $39,917 |
| 2023 | $721.00 (+1.55%) | $65,584 Land $27,216 Building $38,368 |
| 2022 | $710.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 428 S West Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 4, 2022 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 428 S West Ave is high, ranking above 71% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 71% of the US · above 46% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| unWired Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Ayera Technologies Fixed Wireless | 120 / 40 |
| Cal.net Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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